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	What's Needed to Participate in a Virtual Voyage
	Computer Requirements We have set up the webcast so that virtually any school with a computer and an internet connection can take part. The program is simple to take part in – if you can use and browse the internet, you can view the webcast. There are a few things, however, that you will need to be sure you have before the program to establish a connection with our ship. Note: Necessary programs can quickly and easily be downloaded for FREE. Below are the necessary hardware and software required for the eDV. Computer with Windows XP or Mac OSX operating system DSL or faster Internet Connection QuickTime or Real Player installed on computer Skype Telephony VoIP (voice-over IP) program installed on computer. Computer speakers (need to be loud enough for entire classroom to hear – generally external speakers will be necessary) Computer microphone Projector (not required, but suggested) (Note: Because of delays in information sharing over the public internet and spatial distances, there will be approximately a 3 second delay between the ship transmission and your class room. That is, after you finish asking a question it will take approximately 3 seconds for the instructor on the ship to hear it; and vice-versa it will take 3 seconds for you to hear an instructor’s response from the ship. This will require some slight getting used to, as you will need to be patient and ask one question at a time.) ^ back to top Software Requirements Many computers will already have the QuickTime Media Player pre-installed; however, if you do not have the programs (media player or Skype VoIP) it is possible to download them FREE of charge. QuickTime Media Player (version 6.0 or later) This is the suggested media player to use. You will use this program to view the webcast from your computer. Skype VoIP Telephony Click Here to Download Most computers will not have Skype installed, so be sure to download this application (note: there are different downloads for Mac and PC operating systems). You will use this program to establish an interactive voice connection with the ship. Essentially Skype will allow you to make a free phone call from your computer over the internet to our ship. Be sure to go through the registration process within Skype and create an account for yourself. ^ back to top How to Connect Once you have these programs installed on your computer you are ready to establish a connection with our ship. Be sure to download the Teacher Pre-Program Checklist - click here. To establish a connection please do the following: Call MSI at (650) 364-2760 x16 – we will help you with establishing a connection. Go to www.sfbayvirtualvoyage.com Click on the Programs Tab at the top of the page Click on the appropriate Login to Program button Enter in password provided by MSI. A QuickTime media player window will open with a blank, black screen. Open and login into Skype. --> If 1st time user. Create an account. Then click on the Search tab. Type in msibrownlee and add account to contact list --> After MSI is in your contact list, highlight Marine Science Institute-Ship and click the green call button The Brownlee will answer your call and begin VoIP conversation with you and begin the Program ^ back to top

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